Cruise Schedule & Holiday Hours

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2026 Circle Line Cruise Schedule

Plan your NYC adventure with Circle Line! Below is the schedule for all our sightseeing cruises departing from Pier 83 (Midtown) and Pier 16 (Seaport). Check departure times, box office hours, and seasonal details for each location.

🕒 Box Office Hours

• Opens: 9 AM daily
• Closes: 30 minutes after the last cruise departure for that Pier
Hours may adjust on holidays or during severe weather

SEASON DATES

WINTER	OFF PEAK	SHOULDER	PEAK
Jan 5 - Mar 5	Mar 6 - May 7 Nov 1 - Dec 31	May 8 - Jun 11 Aug 1 - Oct 31	Jun 12 - Jul 31

WINTER

OFF PEAK

SHOULDER

PEAK

Jan 5 - Mar 5

Mar 6 - May 7

Nov 1 - Dec 31

May 8 - Jun 11

Aug 1 - Oct 31

Jun 12 - Jul 31

🚢 Pier 83 Midtown Cruise Schedule

Departure times shown reflect typical seasonal schedules. Exact availability varies by date.
Always check the booking calendar for real-time departures.

Cruise	WINTER	OFF PEAK	SHOULDER	PEAK
Best of NYC	None	10 AM 1:30 PM	10 AM 1:30 PM	10 AM 12 PM 1:30 PM 3:30 PM
Harbor Lights	5 PM	7 PM	7 PM	7 PM
Landmarks	12 PM 2:30 PM	12:30 PM 3 PM	11:30 AM 12:30 PM 2 PM 3 PM	11:30 AM 12:30 PM 2 PM 3 PM
Liberty Midtown	10 AM	10:30 AM	10:30 AM 4:30 PM	10:30 AM 4:30 PM

IMPORTANT NOTES

Departure times vary by date and season
No sightseeing cruises depart after 2:30 PM on July 4
Holiday and specialty cruises replace standard sightseeing on select dates
Harbor Lights departure times may shift earlier during Winter months
All schedules, vessels, and times are subject to change

🚢 Pier 16 Seaport Cruise Schedule

Departure times shown reflect typical seasonal schedules. Exact availability varies by date.
Always check the booking calendar for real-time departures.

Cruise	WINTER	OFF PEAK	SHOULDER	PEAK
Liberty Super Express	Morning to afternoon departures Typically 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Morning through late afternoon Typically 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM	Morning through late afternoon Typically 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM	Morning through late afternoon Typically 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Statue at Sunset	Limited winter operation Select dates only	Evening departure Approximately 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM	Evening departure Approximately 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Evening departure Approximately 7:30 PM

IMPORTANT NOTES

Departure times vary by date to align with sunset
Last Liberty Super Express departs at 2:30 PM on July 3 and July 4
Statue at Sunset does not operate on July 4
Holiday and specialty cruises replace standard sightseeing on select dates
All schedules, vessels, and times are subject to change